Strategic Budgeting & Cost Analytics Lead

Zong 5G; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zong 5G is seeking a Sr. Executive Budgeting & Cost Analysis to manage budgeting, forecasting, and KPI monitoring within the Finance department. You will analyze financial performance, build budgets, and provide strategic insights to drive cost efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ERP and MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. It offers exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives in a dynamic telecom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; professional qualifications preferred (CA/ACCA/ICMA/ICAEW/CIMA/MBA).
• Up to 3–4 years of related budgeting, forecasting, or cost analysis experience.
• Experience with ERP and financial modeling is essential.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget plans, budgets, and forecasts for assigned departments.
• Prepare annual and quarterly OPEX budgets aligned with strategy.
• Report financial performance to CMCC and stakeholders.
• Provide financial modeling and valuation support for projects and ad-hoc initiatives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Present MOAM results from Finance and support strategic decisions.
• Conduct ad-hoc cost analyses to aid management.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Multitask under tight timelines

Self-motivated process improvement

Interact with senior leaders

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CA finalist / ACCA / ICMA / ICAEW / CIMA / MBA preferred

Tools

ERP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Zong 5G is seeking a Sr. Executive Budgeting & Cost Analysis to manage budgeting, forecasting, and KPI monitoring within the Finance department. You will analyze financial performance, build budgets, and provide strategic insights to drive cost efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ERP and MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. It offers exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives in a dynamic telecom environment.